Western Qatar Ghost towns: Al- Rekayat, Al-Areesh, Zubarah and Eyaal Al Theeb

Visit this local supermarket to buy some food for the launch, which you will have later on the beach.

This lovely park, which lies at the northern town of Al Ruwais in the Shamal district, is considered as one of the most beautiful in Qatar and a great way to start your day while taking a stroll along the paths of this well-organized, with vivid greens area, offering relax in the shade of palm trees, playground for kids and pleasant promenade with mesmerizing view over the Persian Gulf.

Welcome your last day in the northern part of Qatar at this wonderful beach. Breathe in the refreshing fresh air, take a swim in the pleasantly warm waters of Arabian Gulf and let yourself soak in the energizing sun rays while admiring the wonders of the nature.

This classical example of Qatari dessert forts from the 19th century located in the north-western side of the country will still delight you with its renovated in 1980 stone features. Named in Arabic "well"its main role was to defend against the attacking invaders as well as to store the freshwater supply intended for the local residents' usage in huge deep for 5 km water container.
Take a walk around the structure, its impressive size, take a staircase - one of the four situated at the corners of the large courtyard including a historic date press, and admire the powerful watchtowers and a panoramic view over the fascinating land of sand and waters.

Eat delicious launch you have packed earlier and enjoy the view of shining water waves at this wonderful natural beach of Qatar.

This invaded by the army of Bahrain defender, Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, in 1937 and abandoned after oil spill discovery in Qatar in 1970 which changed entirely the history of the country and provided long term financial stability for its people, fishing village, is one of the biggest ones in Qatar consisting around 40 houses.
Look around at this still impressive remainder of this once inhabited place -houses with mangrove roofs supported by bamboo poles and mud mortar (clay and sand mixture) lining, random walls protecting from windstorm and heat made of local limestone and coral rock covered with layer of mud mortar and remains of the old mosque with well-preserved minaret and simply enjoy the moment of this unique experience the culture of the foreign country.

Visit this majestic coastal town ruins, added on the list of UNESCO World Heritage which once was a prosperous pearl-trading fortified city founded around 9th century at the Islamic period by the wealthy Kuwait merchants with trading connections with Western Asia, Arabia and Indian Ocean. The city played a significant role in formatting today Gulf states as a main trading place between late 18th and beginning of 19th century until 1811 when was defeated by Sultan of Muscat.
Admire the impressive thick of one meter walls as a protection from sun and potential attackers and take a stroll around the remains of this magnificent city consisting of the mosques, houses located on courtyard, palaces, small huts inhabited in the past by fishermen, a canal, a harbor and cemeteries.

Wander around this charming village of Al-Jumayliyah which translates in Arabic as "beauty" because of the flourishing vivid green wide range of trees and plants covering the area of the town especially in the park where under a cooling shade from the majestic palm trees sipping refreshing coffee from the local café you will relax, regain the energy in the soul-calming wonderful nature surrounding.

To see the fascinating Qatar's version of American Hollywood, get your 4x4 car, drive towards the Zekreet Penisula, pass the village of the same name and an absolutely adorable landscape of intriguing wildlife including ostriches or oryxes of Al Reem Reserve as a part of UNESCO World Heritage until you will see a city with no residents.
It's a Film City - a fake structure of buildings imitating a village which was set up for the Eyaal Al Theeb - Sons of the wolf in Arabic - an Arab TV series about life of the tribe of the main title of the series and its fight with the Eyaal Al Ghadab - in Arabic: Sons of anger, the tribe living nearby at the another film set called "mystery village" which you might see from the Film City by its characteristic small house placed on mushroom-shaped rock.
Take a walk around this building set, remember - there are few entries to the city, use the terrace area with a grand view over the entire village and nature oasis where you can see from safe distance of 40 meters the magnificent Oryxes.

Have a mouthwatering BBQ at this small restaurant located in Bir Zekrit town after a long day spent in the heat of the sun. With lovely, attentive service, fresh, flavorful Indian inspired dishes and a glass of wonderful chilled juice, you will feel energized again, rested and ready for a drive back to Doha.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 8:00 - 23:00

After arriving back, you will picture in your mind all the wonderful places you have visited in the magical and surprising Northern Qatar.